received a score of excellent vs got a score of excellent

Both phrases are correct and commonly used in English. They convey the same meaning, but 'received a score of excellent' may sound slightly more formal than 'got a score of excellent'. The choice between them depends on the level of formality you want to convey.

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received a score of excellent

This phrase is correct and commonly used, especially in formal contexts.

This phrase is appropriate when you want to express receiving a high score in a more formal manner.

Examples:

She received a score of excellent on her exam.
The team received a score of excellent for their performance.

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However, according to the scoreboard drawn up by Legambiente, which rates the degree of diligence shown by municipalities in the area of prevention and spatial planning, the Piedmont capital received a score of 4.5 out of 10, corresponding to a grading of 'poor'.
A score of seven to six.
With a score of 92 points...
As did I and a score of other people.
With a score of... Eleven.
Clove, with a score of 10.
From District 4, with a score of...
And Rue with a score of seven.
Unless you have a score of your own to present.
With a score of 94 out of 100.
It's a score of a lifetime.
They killed a score of guards.
Transparency International's 2006 world corruption index ranked Moldova at 81st place with a score of 3.2 out of 10, placing it among the countries considered very corrupt.
Got me a score of 12, sir.
And to make the grade, we need a score of 70 percent or higher.
We'll keep a score of our dates with Michel.
The overall threshold will be a score of 12 out of a total possible 15.
And then I creep up to the point that I get a score of 79, which is just below average.
Coatings shall achieve a score of 1,5 or better (0,5 or 1,0) in this test.
1 has won this game with a score of %2 (bounded by %3 and %4).

Alternatives:

achieved a score of excellent
attained a score of excellent
obtained a score of excellent
earned a score of excellent
garnered a score of excellent

got a score of excellent

This phrase is correct and commonly used in informal contexts.

This phrase is suitable for casual conversations or less formal writing when referring to receiving a high score.

Examples:

I got a score of excellent on my presentation.
They got a score of excellent in the competition.

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I've got a score of my own to settle... with whoever set me up.
I've got a score of my own to settle... with whoever set me up.
Although Jules' grades were top-notch and her test scores were excellent, there were a record number of applications this year.
Excellent aptitude scores, high reviews from her colleagues at the DEA.
For the record, you have excellent credit scores.
My math and spacial reasoning and my verbal scores are all excellent.
For the record, you have excellent credit scores.
I got a score. I got a score.
In Switzerland, the institute evaluated 13 large firms. Migros again achieved an excellent score, as in 2008, and was rated "the most reputable company".
I got a score to settle on this planet.
I got a score to settle with Riling myself.
This tells us she's got a score to settle.
I've got a score to settle with those villains, with Little Grga.
Just got a score... to settle up with him when I get out.
Watch out, because he's got a score to settle with you.
I got a score, Charlie.
We've got a score to settle.
Let me tell you, after Beecher's dead, you and me, we got a score to settle.
"I got a score here all night" - he thought.
A score of seven to six.

Alternatives:

received a score of excellent
achieved a score of excellent
attained a score of excellent
obtained a score of excellent
earned a score of excellent

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received a score of excellent vs got a score of excellent